Support Staff

Lauren A. Fedance

Lauren joined the firm in February 2017. She is a legal assistant to Katharine West, Michele Buck-Romero, Nicole Erickson, and Kristen Chambers in the area of estate planning and administration. She also runs the firm’s website. Lauren moved to Portland a few years ago from the central Oregon area where she grew up on a sustainable, organic farm. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys hanging out with her miniature poodle, wine tasting, and rock climbing.

Dana C. Garcelon

Legal Assistant
Email: DCG@wysekadish.com
Dana joined the firm in September of 2012 and is a legal assistant to Katharine West, Michele Buck-Romero, Nicole Erickson, and Kristen Chambers in the area of estate planning and administration. Dana has been working in the legal field for 30 years. She was certified as a Professional Legal Secretary through a program endorsed by the National Legal Secretary Association, and has taken several courses in paralegal studies at Portland Community College. She grew up in Scappoose, Oregon, and has lived in Oregon her entire life, except for a five-year break when she lived in California and spent time with her young children. When not working, she enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Lucy Gowan

Legal Assistant
Email: LG@wysekadish.com
Lucy works primarily as a legal assistant to David Bean, Meagan Robbins, and Maxine Tuan in the area of family law. She has been working with Wyse Kadish since 2014. Lucy came to Oregon from California where she worked for 20 years as a paralegal in the field of mediation and family law in Santa Cruz. She grew up in England and was educated in London and Paris. Lucy has a Bachelor of Education from the University of London and an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from West Valley College in Saratoga, CA. When she is not working, Lucy loves to spend time with her children in Portland as well as chasing the sun in California!

Flory Laney

Receptionist
Email: FLL@wysekadish.comFlory has been with the firm since October 1985. As receptionist, Flory works in the center of all communication at Wyse Kadish. She greets clients and guests, and sets the tone for their visit in the office. She coordinates daily scheduling for attorneys and staff and handles a variety of special administrative projects. Flory lives in Milwaukie, Oregon with her husband Tom, and in her spare time she enjoys singing, dancing, listening to music, playing golf and spending time with family and friends.

Christy McCrory

Paralegal
Email: clm@wysekadish.comChristy has been a paralegal for nearly 20 years, with a focus in the area of Trusts and Estates (estate planning, probate, and trust administration), and is a member of the Oregon Paralegal Association. Christy is a Portland native and attended Portland schools, including the paralegal program at Portland Community College. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and friends, cooking and baking, reading, watching movies and exploring the outdoors with her two dogs.

Tony Nickles

Legal Assistant
Email: tn@wysekadish.com
Tony works as a legal assistant to Scott Wyse and Bruce Orr, primarily focusing on civil litigation. He grew up in Alaska but moved to Oregon to attend Willamette University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in 1993. He has been working in the legal field for over 10 years and originally joined the firm in 2005. In 2011 his daughter was born and he spent time raising her until he returned to the firm in 2015. When not skiing or listening to live music, he enjoys reading modern analytical philosophy.

Kelly M. Stepetic

Kelly joined the firm in June 2017 and is the legal assistant to Michael Licurse and Anne Koch. Kelly has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of New Mexico and received her Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Portland Community College in 2017. When not working Kelly likes to read true crime, go to comedy shows, explore the craft beer scene, and spend time with her beloved cat Lucia.

Dennis Winslow

Paralegal
Email: drw@wysekadish.comDennis has been a paralegal since 1993 and joined our firm in 1996. He obtained a certificate of legal assistant studies from the College of Legal Arts in Portland in 1993. Dennis assists Wyse Kadish attorneys in all areas of litigation, including complex litigation, collections and domestic relations. Dennis also has a specific focus on the needs of homeowner associations. When he’s not working for clients, Dennis can be spotted playing guitar in bands in the Portland area. He’s also written and placed hundreds of songs in television shows and a few in movies!

Wyse Kadish is proud to announce Meagan Robbins has been elected to partner of the firm in 2018! Meagan earned her J.D. from Lewis & Clark in 2011 and came to Wyse Kadish shortly after. Meagan has proven her dedication and compassion to clients and the firm since she joined in 2012. Meagan has evolved […]

We’re celebrating a very happy New Year with a new team member in the Estate Planing and Administration Group. Kristen Chambers comes to WK from Kirklin Thompson with years of litigation experience. Kristen is switching gears at Wyse Kadish and working with Katharine West, Michele Buck Romero, and Nikki Erickson in estate planning, probate, and […]